When was Puerto Rico a part of the US?

Answer 1

PR is not a state it's a territory . Puerto Rican's have a commonwealth system with the United States of America. Although we are not a state we are consider a US Territory. PR has the same advantages as a person born in the US.
No it is a US Territory.

Answer 2

On July 25, 1898, during the Spanish-American War, Puerto Rico was invaded by the United States with a landing at Guánica. As an outcome of the war, Spain ceded Puerto Rico, along with Cuba, the Philippines, and Guam to the U.S. under the Treaty of Paris

Answer 3

The US acquired Puerto Rico from Spain In 1898 as a result of the Spanish-American War.

Answer 4

To United States

December 10, 1898

from Kingdom of Spain[3] -

Answer 5

Puerto Rico became a possession of the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. Earlier it was a possession of Spain. Geographically it has been a part of America for much longer.

Answer 6

It became a US Territory in 1898 after the end of the Spanish American War.

Answer 7

In 1898.

Answer 8

In 1898.

Answer 9

1879

Answer 10

When Mr Rico wanted it